Frequently referenced ordinances

To view all ordinances and uncodified ordinances for the Town of Seabrook Island, please visit the Development Ordinances page for the Town on the Muni Code website.

Section 6-2: Permits Inspections and Fees

This section adopts the requirements and procedures adopted by Charleston County for the issuance of construction permits, the town’s right and scope of inspection, and the imposition of fees associated with permitting and inspection to ensure compliance with the codes set forth elsewhere in the Town’s ordinances.

This section sets forth the obligation of each business operating within the Town limits to obtain a business license according to the applicable rate classification before January 1st of each year.The license fee is based on the business’s gross income or, where applicable, projected gross income.

Section 20-48: Powers and Duties of the Plan Commission

This section provides that the Planning Commission shall have such powers and duties as provided by Council including the power to develop and revise (i) a comprehensive land use plan for the town, (ii) a zoning ordinance, (iii) regulation for land use or development, (iv) an official map, (v) landscaping ordinance and (vi) capital improvement ordinance.

Section 20-94: Powers of Board of Zoning Appeals

This section specifies that the Board of Zoning Appeals shall have the specific powers authorized by South Carolina law including, (i) to decide appeals from an alleged error in enforcement of zoning laws, (ii) to decide appeals for variance from the requirements of the zoning ordinance, and (iii) to grant special use permits.

Section 32-41: Beach Dune Protection

This section provides that no person may without a permit from the Town (i) destroy or remove any portion of a sand dune, (ii) remove or destroy any vegetative matter growing out of the sand dune or (iii) leave overnight on the beach, including under or upon dune walkovers, items of any kind whatsoever such as tents, chairs, umbrellas, clothing, coolers and toys. No alterations to the natural shoreline, inlet location, dune system, existing natural beach elevation, or to growing flora and trees without the town council’s approval and until all applicable state, federal, or town permits have been issued.

Section 32-43: Wildlife and Beach Protection

This section specifies that no person shall physically harm, harass or otherwise disturb any loggerhead turtle nest.Similarly, no person shall disturb any bird designated as an endangered species, including eggs and young, or its nest. Beached or stranded sea turtles, whales or dolphins are to be reported immediately to the Town, SIPOA, or county police department.

Section 32-44: Domestic Animals and Pets

This section sets forth the conditions under which pets are allowed on the Town’s beaches.Dogs must be on leash above the high water line at all times.Below the high water mark, there is a designated area of 550 yards to the east of Boardwalk #1 where dogs may be off leash at any time of the day from November 1st through April 30th.From May1st through October 30th dogs may be off leash before 10:00 AM or after 5:00 PM.East of the designated off leash area, no dogs –either on or off leash – are permitted at any time.

Section 30-55: Power of Utility Commission

The members of the Commission are directed to make all necessary decisions and take all necessary actions concerning the operation of the town’s water and sewer system.The Commission has (i) control and management over the Town’s water and sewer system, (ii) authority to establish rates for the use of water and sewer services, and (iii) an obligation to report monthly on its receipts and disbursements and to submit an annual financial report to the Town Council.The Commission may not incur any indebtedness as evidenced by monetary loans without the town council’s concurrence.The Town Council must approve any plan by the Commission to service new customers outside the town limits or outside of those areas which had contractual obligations with Heater of Seabrook, Inc. at the time the town took possession of the system